US Bridges

Il Route 26 over Ditch

Good

Lee County, Illinois · 2.25 MI S Amboy RD · Structure no. 052203100000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il Route 26 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Il Route 26 over Ditch in Lee County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesIl Route 26
CrossesDitch
Location2.25 MI S Amboy RD
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates41.67432, -89.45925
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,566 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il Route 26 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il Route 26 over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Il Route 26 over Ditch carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Il Route 26 over Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Il Route 26 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.